Want to Make Ranch Dip Healthier? Try This Easy Trick

We'll dip pretty much anything and everything in ranch dressing—carrots, celery, pizza, we'll even toss it into our pasta. But, of course, our beloved dip is not the healthiest of food options. Luckily, in her new book Superfood Snacks, natural foods chef Julie Morris offers the perfect solution: just swap the buttermilk for puréed cauliflower.

Thanks to this secret ingredient, Julie's recipe is low-fat, low-calorie, and vegan. And of course cauliflower is known to be a good source of vitamin K. While a typical ranch recipe usually calls for garlic paste, mayonnaise, and sour cream, Julie's version uses almond milk, hemp seeds, and apple cider vinegar. The combination may sound weird, but throw it in a blender, and you'll see that the outcome does mimic the traditional flavor and texture of ranch.

The dip will last up to a week in the fridge, though we doubt we'll need that long to finish it. According to Yahoo Food, this recipe can also be made with frozen cauliflower that's been defrosted. So the next time you're trying to get your kids (or yourself) to eat more vegetables, turn to cauliflower "ranch" dip—they'll never know just how healthy their snack really is.

Rebecca ShinnersSocial Media EditorRebecca was the social media editor at CountryLiving.com and WomansDay.com.

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